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Oxford launches housing trust fund to address affordable housing

Oxford has much to offer, from its A-rated school district and the lively University of Mississippi with its ...

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Planning Commission approves conditional use exception for NMRLS new office

At a recent Lafayette County Planning Commission meeting, North Mississippi Rural Legal Services received a conditional use exception ...

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Bailey, Bollinger head to runoff election April 22 in District 23 race

Two candidates appear to be headed toward an April 22 runoff to decide who should represent District 23 ...

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2025 Citizen of the Year nominations open

The Oxford Lafayette Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Citizen of the Year for ...

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Planning Commission approves final plat for Roundabout Oxford

The Lafayette County Planning Commission approved the final plat for the Roundabout Oxford RV & Water Resort on ...

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House of Rep District 23 special election Tuesday

Tuesday is the special election for House of Representatives District 23 to fill the seat left open in ...

Lifestyle

Mississippi Hills invests more than $77K in Lafayette County

The Mississippi Hills Heritage Area Alliance Board of Directors approved more than $77,000 in grants for Lafayette County ...

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Addiction therapist being held on a $1M bond

A Lafayette County man arrested Thursday and charged with murder was given a $1M bond by a Justice ...

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Local man charged with murder after domestic incident

A Lafayette County man has been arrested and charged with murder. According to the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office, ...

Crime

Details around possible shooting death few

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting Thursday night in the College Hill Heights area. The ...

News

Oxford man remains on death row after MS Supreme Court denies motion

Caleb Corrothers, aka Caleb Carrothers, the Oxford man convicted of two counts of capital murder in 2011 for ...

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Fire departments drop-off locations for Tylertown donations

In the wake of the devastating tornadoes that struck Tylertown last week, Mike Watkins wanted to do something ...

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Grass fire quickly contained behind Lafayette althletic facilities

Local fire departments and community members thwarted a grass fire behind the athletics facilities on the Lafayette County ...

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Property Transfers

Compiled by Davis Coen   Property transfers between March 11-14, 2025, as recorded with the Lafayette County Chancery ...

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Communicare hosting free Narcan training

Communicare is hosting a free community-wide Narcan training. The free training will be held at 6 p.m. on ...

News

New tornado shelter opens at Business Complex ahead of severe weather

With the threat of severe weather in Lafayette County tonight and Saturday, a new tornado shelter is now ...

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Lafayette County Community Storm Shelter Locations

Click Here for a map of all locations.   LCFD Central Station – 50 County Road 1032 (Across ...

News

Strong storms expected Friday night, Saturday

There is a moderate risk of severe storms Friday night and into Saturday that could bring dangerous winds, ...

News

Phone scammer sentenced to 5 years in prison

A man from India living in Georgia illegally, was sentenced to five years in prison for his role ...

Lifestyle

New Lafayette County farmers’ market to launch in June

Lafayette County residents will soon have another opportunity to shop locally for fresh produce from local farmers. The ...

News

Lockdown at Lafayette schools lifted after investigation

Lafayette County schools were placed on lockdown this morning after a report came in that an escaped convicted ...

Sports

Lafayette tennis remains unbeaten in district after 4-3 win over Corinth

By Bruce Newman Lafayette remained unbeaten in district play with a 4-3 win over Corinth at the John ...

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